What is Lymphadenopathy...

Feb 6, 2001

(1)May i know what is Lymphadenopathy?? (all i know is it is a hiv symptom) What its look like and feels? wheres that usually located?? (2)What is Pharyngitis? whats look like and feels like? wheres that usually located? (3) last, what is Myalgia, arthralgia ??? hope for your short kind answers. thanks.

Response from Dr. Henry

Lymphadenopathy simply means swollen lymph nodes which are common in the general population. The most common locations are in the neck region, the arm pit area, and the groin. They feel like rubber marbles and usually are not painful. KH

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